Online therapy in Houston for life's hardest seasons
I'm Laura Johnson, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas. I work with adults through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, and the changes that reshape a life. Warm, honest, and grounded in approaches that actually work.
In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna · Private pay welcome · Adults 18+
Hard seasons can feel like open water. Therapy is a steadier place to stand while you find your way back to shore.
What I help Houston adults with
Most people arrive carrying more than one of these. If yours isn't on the list, it's still worth a conversation.
Grief & Loss
Counseling after the death of someone you love.
Online grief counseling for Houston adults who have lost a spouse, parent, child, sibling, or close friend. Recent or years ago, expected or sudden. You set the pace, and nobody here will hurry you toward closure.
Grief Counseling in HoustonAnxiety
Treatment for worry, panic, and a mind that won't shut off.
Online anxiety therapy for adults in Houston. Racing thoughts, panic attacks, health worry, and the exhausting habit of preparing for disasters that never come. We figure out what keeps it going and build practical ways to turn it down.
Anxiety Therapy in HoustonDepression
For the heaviness that doesn't lift on its own.
Online depression therapy for adults in Houston. Low mood, numbness, exhaustion, losing interest in things you used to love, and the voice that says you should be handling this better. We work out what's feeding it and take practical steps back toward a life that feels like yours.
Depression Therapy in HoustonTrauma
Help for the past that keeps showing up in the present.
Online trauma therapy for adults in Houston. Accidents, assault, medical crises, childhood experiences, abusive relationships, or years of small things that added up. We start with stability, and you decide how fast we go.
Trauma Therapy in HoustonRelationships
Individual therapy for the patterns you keep landing in.
Individual therapy for Houston adults dealing with a marriage, family, or friendship that isn't working. We look at what keeps happening, what part of it is yours, and what you can actually change from your side.
Relationship Therapy in Houston (Individual)Chronic Illness
Therapy for what a long-term diagnosis does to the rest of your life.
Online counseling for Houston adults living with a chronic health condition. The grief for the life you had, the dread before every appointment, the friends who stopped calling. Your medical team handles the disease. This is for everything else.
Chronic Illness Counseling in HoustonLife Transitions
Counseling through the changes that reshape who you are.
Online counseling for Houston adults in the middle of a big change: divorce, a layoff, a new baby, retirement, a move across the country, an empty house. Chosen or not, major change can leave you unmoored. This is where you find your footing.
Life Transitions Counseling in HoustonNarrower pages for specific situations
- Therapy for Healthcare Workers in Houston For the people who take care of everyone else.
- Therapy for Caregivers in Houston Support for the person holding everything together.
- Grief Counseling After Losing a Parent in Houston Because losing a parent as an adult is not a small loss.
- Health Anxiety Therapy in Houston For when every symptom feels like the start of something.
- Burnout and Work Stress Therapy in Houston For when the tank has been empty for a while.
Seen, heard, and accepted. That's where the work starts.
Whether you're coping with the loss of a loved one, managing the emotional impact of a chronic illness, healing from past experiences, or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, I strive to provide thoughtful, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Texas, I believe therapy is most effective when you feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore life's challenges at your own pace. I specialize in working with adults experiencing grief and bereavement, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, chronic health conditions, and major life transitions.
Laura Johnson, LCSW
Three steps, no runaround
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Book a first session
Pick a time on Headway. It checks your BCBS or Cigna benefits and shows your cost before you commit. If you'd rather talk first, call or send a note.
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Meet from wherever you are
Sessions are 50 minutes by secure video. No office, no waiting room, no drive across Houston. You need a private spot and a decent connection.
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Go at your pace
The first session is about you: what's going on, what you're hoping for, and whether we're a good fit. From there we set a rhythm that works for your life.
We're probably a good fit if
- You're an adult in Texas carrying something heavy, like grief, anxiety, a hard diagnosis, or a big change, and you're tired of carrying it alone.
- You want a therapist who is warm and direct rather than clinical and distant.
- You'd rather meet from home than add another drive to your week.
- You want to use BCBS or Cigna, or pay privately, without a runaround.
A few honest limits
- I work with adults, individually. No couples sessions or children.
- You'll need to be physically in Texas during sessions. That's where I'm licensed.
- This is not a crisis service. If you're in immediate danger, call or text 988 or 911.
- As an LCSW I don't prescribe medication, but I'm glad to coordinate with someone who does.
In-network with BCBS and Cigna. Private pay, too.
Billing runs through Headway, which checks your benefits and tells you your copay before the first session. Details for BCBS members in Houston and Cigna members in Houston.
Houston-based. Texas-wide.
Online sessions for the whole Houston area and anywhere in Texas. A few of the communities I see most:
Online therapy in Katy
Harris / Fort Bend County
Online therapy that fits around Katy commutes, carpools, and full calendars.
Online therapy in Sugar Land
Fort Bend County
Private online counseling for Sugar Land adults and families.
Online therapy in Pearland
Brazoria / Harris County
Telehealth counseling for Pearland. No drive up 288, no waiting room.
Online therapy in Cypress
Harris County
Online therapy for Cypress residents. Private, flexible, close to home.
Online therapy in The Woodlands
Montgomery County
Discreet online counseling for The Woodlands, from the comfort of home.
Online therapy in Spring
Harris County
Flexible online therapy for Spring and Klein-area adults.
Questions people ask before they book
Do you see clients in person in Houston?
No. Safer Waters Therapy is online only. I'm based in Houston and licensed across Texas, so sessions happen by secure video from wherever you are in the state. For most people that's a plus: no commute, no waiting room, and easier to fit into a real week.
What do you specialize in?
Adults facing grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, chronic illness, and major life transitions. Many people come with more than one of these, which is fine. We work with your whole situation.
Do you take insurance?
Yes. I'm in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna through Headway, which verifies your benefits and tells you your copay before the first session. Private pay is also available through Headway.
How do I get started?
The fastest way is to book directly on Headway: pick a time, enter your insurance, done. If you'd rather ask a question first, call (281) 829-8511 or use the contact form and I'll reply within a business day or two.
What happens in a first session?
We talk. I'll ask what brought you here, what you're hoping changes, and a bit about your history. You can ask me anything about how I work. There's no pressure to share more than you're ready to, and by the end we'll both know whether this is a good fit.
Is online therapy as effective as in person?
For the concerns I treat, research consistently finds video therapy as effective as in-person care. Many people open up more easily from their own space. The main requirements are a private spot and a stable connection.
Ready when you are
You don't need to have it figured out before you reach out. Book a first session online, or call with a question. No pressure and no obligation.
Online therapy across Texas · BCBS and Cigna accepted · Private pay welcome